Description
A vibrant Mediterranean salad balancing sweet strawberries, tangy feta, and earthy spinach. Fresh mint and olive oil add brightness and richness, while the balsamic glaze ties the flavors together. Quick to assemble and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Strawberries (1½ cups, halved)
Spinach (4 cups, packed, preferably baby spinach)
Feta cheese (8 oz, crumbled)
Mint leaves (1/3 cup, fresh)
Extra virgin olive oil (3 tbsp, use refined for milder flavor)
Instructions
Clean strawberries, spin spinach, and crumble feta
Layer spinach in a large bowl, add strawberry halves
Sprinkle feta over greens first, then scatter mint
Drizzle olive oil in a slow stream while gently tossing
Transfer to a serving platter for presentation
Notes
Use room-temperature feta for better adhesion
Pat strawberries dry after washing to maintain freshness
Chop mint only after mixing to preserve aromatic oils
Reserve olive oil for the final drizzle 2 minutes before serving
Swap strawberries with raspberries for a tangy twist or feta with goat cheese for creaminess
Avoid over-tossing to preserve strawberry shape
Use fresh spinach (not pre-chopped)
Wait to add salt until after oil for better flavor integration
Never freeze strawberries; use only fresh for best texture
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg